Sample weekly didactics schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Brain cutting conference | Morning report/EMG conference | Morning report | Grand rounds | |
| Noon | Quality improvement Neuromuscle conference Neuroradiology | EBM/stroke lectures CNS lectures Social determinants of health and healthcare disparities lecture series | Clinical neuroscience lecture | Journal club Residents as teachers | EEG conference Lunch and learn Movement disorders |
| Afternoon | Selected lecture* | Neurocritical care lecture series | Selected lecture* | Selected lecture* | Selected lecture* |
Resident-selected grand rounds speakers
Each year, residents select speakers to present at departmental grand rounds. Speaker honoraria and travel expenses are funded by the department.
Neurology grand rounds
Grand rounds are held weekly in collaboration with neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuro-ophthalmology and neuroradiology. This interdisciplinary conference reflects the collaborative culture of WashU Medicine, bringing multiple specialties together to discuss complex cases and patient care. Visiting professors and guest speakers regularly contribute additional expertise and perspectives.
Other lectures and conferences
- Hope Center neuroscience conference: Monday at noon
- ADRC research conference: Tuesday at noon
- Neuromuscular grand rounds: Wednesday mornings
- Nerve/muscle biopsy readout: Wednesday and Saturday mornings
- Neurophysiology lecture series: Wednesday afternoons
- Movement disorders journal club: Thursday afternoons
- Epilepsy surgery conference: Thursday mornings
- Epilepsy journal club: Thursday mornings
- The department hosts several named lectureships, including the Bishop, Gitt, Landau and Levy lectureships.